by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 140 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in theater from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #126 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University is $20,290. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, theater students borrow a median amount of $29,511 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $393 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,296 | $14,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,884 | $7,884 |
Learn more about Louisiana State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Louisiana State University does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of theater master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 105 |
| Music | 89 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.